Times Now tops the English news genre during election weeks

In Week 49 of BARC data, Times Now remained the most watched English news channel across Mega Cities, 1 mn+ and All India markets on the standard TG for the English news genre.

The rolling week of 49 consists of the rolling average of weeks 46-49. It covers the events from the rescue operation in the Silkyara tunnel to the Assembly elections in five states and the counting day.

Mega Cities:

In 22+ M AB, Times Now led the pack with a relative share of 34.1%.

CNN-News18 was at No. 2 with a relative share of 24.8%.

Republic TV ranked No. 3 with a relative share of 17.8% and was closely followed by India Today TV which garnered a relative share of 15.5%.

Mirror Now was at No. 5 with a relative share of 5%.

At No. 6, Wion recorded 2.9% relative share.

1 mn+ markets:

Times Now topped the 1 mn+ markets with a 40.6% relative share in 22+ M AB.

CNN-News18 was at No. 2 with a relative share of 21%.

With a relative share of 16.3%, India Today TV raced ahead of Republic TV in 1 mn+ markets.

Republic TV was the No. 4 English news channel with a relative share of 14.2%.

Mirror Now and Wion were at No. 5 and 6 with a relative share of 5.1% and 2.8%, respectively.

All India:

Times Now remained the most watched in the All India market as well among 22+ M AB with a relative share of 33%.

CNN-News18 stood second with a 29.1% share.

Republic TV was at No. 3 with a relative share of 18.3%.

At No. 4, India Today TV garnered a relative share of 12.5%.

Mirror Now and Wion were at No. 5 and 6 with a relative share of 4.5% and 2.5%, respectively.

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